On the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division in Clarksburg, WV, unveiled a 9/11 Memorial. The ceremony, held on the CJIS campus, marked the official public reveal of the memorial, located near the visitor’s center.
The centerpiece of the memorial is a 22-foot steel beam from the World Trade Center, complemented by a 6-foot granite monolith that outlines the events of the day. The memorial also features benches and landscaping designed to evoke the New York City skyline on September 11, 2001.
The project, developed by the Resources Management Section, was in the works for approximately five years. The memorial serves as a place of reflection for the public, honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the attacks. It is open to visitors at all times, serving as a poignant reminder of the tragedy and a symbol of resilience.
“It was an honor to unveil this memorial at a gathering that included federal, state and local law enforcement as well as the community. The memorial was strategically placed at our visitor’s center outside the gate to ensure all members of our community can come to remember.” said Timothy Ferguson, the Acting Assistant Director of CJIS on LinkedIn.
At the event Mr Ferguson was quoted as saying, “We are so very excited to be able to reveal this to the public. And we are so very excited to be able to put it in a place where the public can come visit without restrictions. 2001 is a memory for all of us as U.S. citizens. It marks a turning point in the FBI. It made us stronger and better. We share this with the public because we are partners in this fight every day.”
